First-Voyage-around-the-World (1)

What year did Antonio Pigafetta embark on the First Voyage around the World?

1519

Who was the captain-general of the fleet that embarked on the First Voyage around the World?

Ferdinand Magellan

From which city did Magellan's fleet set out on its voyage?

Seville

What was the goal of Magellan's expedition?

To discover the spice islands in the Moluccas.

What was the fleet's number of ships on the voyage?

Five ships

What significant geographical feature did Magellan's fleet discover during the voyage?

The Strait of Magellan

What type of weather conditions did the fleet experience while sailing through the Ocean Sea?

Furious winds and great storms.

On which date did the fleet leave the Mole of Seville?

August 10, 1519.

What was the first island the fleet reached after leaving Spain?

Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

What was unique about the water source on one of the Grand Canary islands?

Fresh water distilled from a tree at midday.

What were the names of the two large islands mentioned that were rich in resources?

The islands of Verzin and Cannibals.

What was the custom regarding human flesh in the land of Verzin?

They practiced cannibalism as a custom.

Describe the appearance of the Patagonian giants as mentioned by Pigafetta.

Taller than the crew, well-proportioned, with painted bodies.

What did the crew call the port where they spent five months?

Port St Julian.

What significant event occurred involving treason against Magellan during the stay at Port St Julian?

Several captains plotted to kill him.

What did the crew eat during the hard times at sea?

Pest-infested biscuit, ox hides, and sometimes rats.

How many leagues did the fleet sail through the Pacific Ocean without finding land?

Four thousand leagues.

What did Antonio Pigafetta write about the Antarctic Pole during the voyage?

It is not as starry as the Arctic.

What unusual natural phenomena were reported during the voyage?

The appearance of the Holy Body (St. Elmo's fire) during storms.

What was the fate of the ship Santiago during the expedition?

It was lost in an expedition to explore the coast.

What was the captain-general's response to the signs of land discovered during the journey?

He wept for joy.

What did the crew name the strait they discovered that led to another sea?

The Strait of the Eleven Thousand Virgins.

What did Pigafetta note about the behavior of the inhabitants when presented with steel and mirrors?

They were frightened and amazed.

Who was the giant captured by the crew, and what name was he given?

A giant named John, later baptized.

What significant trade occurred between the crew and the inhabitants of Verzin?

Exchanging knives and other items for food.

What was the reaction of the Patagonian natives upon seeing the crew's ships?

They thought the ships were the children of the boats.

In what manner did the natives of Patagonia treat their dead?

Dancing and celebrating around the corpse.

What peculiar medical practice did the Patagonians employ for ailments?

Cutting themselves and letting blood for headaches.

What mainly composed the diet of the Patagonians?

Raw flesh and sweet roots.